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Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century by Helen Carr
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Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century by Helen Carr

  • Posted byby Kayleigh
  • November 11, 2025

This was my first non-fiction read of November: a delve into the Plantagenets. This “new” narrative of 14th century England and the British Isles very much focuses on Kings and…

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Julian of Norwich: A Very Brief History by Janina Ramirez
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Julian of Norwich: A Very Brief History by Janina Ramirez

  • Posted byby Kayleigh
  • October 31, 2025

This slim little book was an interesting historical and philosophical look at the Revelations written by a medieval anchorite, Julian of Norwich. Little is definitively known about her, but she…

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Abortion: A History by Mary Fissell

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  • July 4, 2025

Depressing to read that the Ancient Greeks took a more logical and enlightened approach to abortion care than many places today! However, it’s an important message that is worth considering…

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The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskill
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The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskill

  • Posted byby Kayleigh
  • June 18, 2025

Rather than focusing on witch trials as a form of sensational true crime, this book is rooted in theology, community dynamics, and the psychological and religious tensions of early New…

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NON-FICTION BIOGRAPHIES OF HISTORIC WOMEN - RECOMMENDATIONS
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7 Non-Fiction Biographies About Fascinating Historic Women

  • Posted byby Kayleigh
  • April 4, 2025

There are so many great non-fiction books out there about history’s unsung heroines: these are just a few of my favourites. These seven books bring together women who need to…

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